Consistent Chai
Several reviewers call the tea excellent, with one regular saying its taste and quality stay consistent across 3–4 cups a day.
NT CAFE - Al Hamriya
Abu Hail
NT CAFE - Al Hamriya in Abu Hail is a casual restaurant known chiefly for Indian-style chai and quick cafeteria snacks. Reviews point to the tea, especially Tea with Milk, and the omelette sandwich as the clearest reasons to stop by.
Reputation Score
4.1
★★★★☆
298 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Tea Pakora
Tea Pakora is specifically praised after 3 pm, making that an easy timing cue for a snack visit.
Omelette Sandwich
The paratha omelette sandwich is singled out as one of the cafe’s best snacks, while another review praises its omelette sandwich.
Chicken Samosa
One reviewer describes the chicken samosa as the best they have had, giving it a stronger endorsement than the wider food menu receives.
Friendly Staff
Some customers have found the staff polite, sweet and friendly, including a review that specifically praised the service and taste.
Late Hours
A review from 2019 says the cafe was open 24 hours, which may suit late-night tea runs, though current hours are not confirmed here.
What to Eat at NT CAFE - Al Hamriya How we choose these items We use AI to find praise and criticism of specific foods and drinks in a selection of Google reviews. For NT CAFE - Al Hamriya, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. The score is positive reviews minus negative reviews. For example, two positive reviews and one negative review give +1. Each review counts once per item; neutral comments do not change the score. A zero score is not a positive recommendation. “Only neutral feedback” means there are no positive or negative votes. “Mixed feedback” means equal numbers of positive and negative votes. The quotes are examples of what people said, not every comment we counted. We use different reviews where we can. We normally show up to 10 foods and 5 drinks with non-negative scores. Items with the same score stay together. If a tied group would go past the limit, that group and the lower non-negative scores go into Honorable mentions. If an overflowing positive top tie would leave the list empty, we show up to 10 items from that tie and keep the rest in Honorable mentions. Foods and drinks with a negative score are under What to Avoid. Use this as a guide to what reviewers liked, not a guarantee that you will like it too.
These items at NT CAFE - Al Hamriya got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Chicken samosa Net +1
“nice tea and coffee . . i like their chicken samosa its the best ever”
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“nice tea and coffee . . i like their chicken samosa its the best ever”October 2021
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Grilled chicken Net +1
“We visited for their much popular Tea. But their Grilled chicken and Shawrma is appetizing and Delicious. Thank you”
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“We visited for their much popular Tea. But their Grilled chicken and Shawrma is appetizing and Delicious. Thank you”September 2022
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Home made chicken cutlets Net +1
“Best tea and home made chicken cutlets. Reasonable price.”
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“Best tea and home made chicken cutlets. Reasonable price.”November 2021
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Hot chaii Net +1
“A good place to get some hot chaii during winter period .”
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“A good place to get some hot chaii during winter period .”April 2019
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Omelette sandwich Net +1
“Amazing omelette sandwich one can have.”
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“Amazing omelette sandwich one can have.”November 2024
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Paratha omlette sandwich Net +1
“While others claim their tea is the best. This one doesn't claim anything, but honestly they do serve some amazing tea. Paratha Omlette Sandwich is also their best snack. And yes the Staff definitely are really sweet and friendly. I drink at least 3-4 cups daily and there is always consistency in their taste and quality of tea.”
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“While others claim their tea is the best. This one doesn't claim anything, but honestly they do serve some amazing tea. Paratha Omlette Sandwich is also their best snack. And yes the Staff definitely are really sweet and friendly. I drink at least 3-4 cups daily and there is always consistency in their taste and quality of tea.”January 2019
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Samosa paratha roll veg Net +1
“Their tea and specially with it the samosa paratha roll veg is amazing”
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“Their tea and specially with it the samosa paratha roll veg is amazing”September 2024
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Shawrma Net +1
“We visited for their much popular Tea. But their Grilled chicken and Shawrma is appetizing and Delicious. Thank you”
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“We visited for their much popular Tea. But their Grilled chicken and Shawrma is appetizing and Delicious. Thank you”September 2022
Drinks 4
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Chai Net +2
“Tea days chai is amazing food not bad but you have to add more items .”
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“Tea days chai is amazing food not bad but you have to add more items .”October 2023
“Tea is Fantastic 💯 The best chai 😍”October 2023
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Coffee Net +2
“The coffee was alright. Not the best but good enough. And it's 24 hrs open.”
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“The coffee was alright. Not the best but good enough. And it's 24 hrs open.”March 2019
“nice tea and coffee . . i like their chicken samosa its the best ever”October 2021
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Tea pakora Net +1
“Very good Tea Pakora after 3 pm very nice”
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“Very good Tea Pakora after 3 pm very nice”March 2026
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Tea with milk Net +1
“Best tea in town must try once Specially Tea with Milk Love it…”
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“Best tea in town must try once Specially Tea with Milk Love it…”February 2023
What to Avoid (9)
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Chicken noodles Net −1
“Ordered Hassan Mathar and Chicken Noodles. This Hassan Mathar was the worst I have tasted in UAE. They have no idea what they prepare. Chicken Noodles was just Maggi and some chicken, never ordering again from this cafeteria.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Ordered Hassan Mathar and Chicken Noodles. This Hassan Mathar was the worst I have tasted in UAE. They have no idea what they prepare. Chicken Noodles was just Maggi and some chicken, never ordering again from this cafeteria.”August 2023
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Cold sandwich Net −1
“I got served cold sandwich once so i told them i got cold sandwich so please send hot sandwich on my next order. The order came after 40 minutes and it was cold.”
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Critical review excerpts
“I got served cold sandwich once so i told them i got cold sandwich so please send hot sandwich on my next order. The order came after 40 minutes and it was cold.”February 2026
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Hassan mathar Net −1
“Ordered Hassan Mathar and Chicken Noodles. This Hassan Mathar was the worst I have tasted in UAE. They have no idea what they prepare. Chicken Noodles was just Maggi and some chicken, never ordering again from this cafeteria.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Ordered Hassan Mathar and Chicken Noodles. This Hassan Mathar was the worst I have tasted in UAE. They have no idea what they prepare. Chicken Noodles was just Maggi and some chicken, never ordering again from this cafeteria.”August 2023
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Horlicks Net −1
“Ordered horlicks, it was milk”
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Critical review excerpts
“Ordered horlicks, it was milk”November 2020
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Normal bread chicken sandwich Net −1
“Ordered normal bread chicken sandwich with tea.. Food taste: average 2.5/5 Service: ok 2/5 Food quality: average 2.5/5 Food quantity for price: below average 1/5”
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“Ordered normal bread chicken sandwich with tea.. Food taste: average 2.5/5 Service: ok 2/5 Food quality: average 2.5/5 Food quantity for price: below average 1/5”February 2023
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Porota Net −1
“people are rating this place because of the tea service , it should be a tea shop because i advice you not to try their food , its soggy oily and i when i went i asked if they have fresh porota meaning cooking now he said yes and i got hard cold one from morning , only tea is good here”
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Critical review excerpts
“people are rating this place because of the tea service , it should be a tea shop because i advice you not to try their food , its soggy oily and i when i went i asked if they have fresh porota meaning cooking now he said yes and i got hard cold one from morning , only tea is good here”January 2022
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Samosa Net −1
“And samosa is so oily and cold like ice, do not recommend this cafeteria to anyone specifically the new branch in abu hail”
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Critical review excerpts
“And samosa is so oily and cold like ice, do not recommend this cafeteria to anyone specifically the new branch in abu hail”November 2020
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Shawarma Net −1
“Below average shawarma.Bad experience.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Below average shawarma.Bad experience.”March 2026
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Chikku juice Net −1
“We are ordered 4 chikku juice. Bad Taste. Wasting money. Please care the customers happiness”
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Critical review excerpts
“We are ordered 4 chikku juice. Bad Taste. Wasting money. Please care the customers happiness”April 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Visit Later. For Tea Pakora, aim for after 3 pm, the time specifically praised by one reviewer.
Confirm Delivery. If ordering remotely, confirm the delivery time first; a 750-metre delivery reportedly took over an hour.
Ask Prices. Ask the price before ordering sandwiches: one customer was surprised by a bill of 7 AED for each of two sandwiches.
Request Mild. If you avoid chilli, be explicit and check again before ordering, since one reviewer says even non-spicy requests arrived spicy.
Check Items. Check the order before leaving or accepting delivery; customers have reported receiving different items and missing a soft drink.
Check Sugar. If ordering tea, specify your preferred sweetness; one customer asked the cafe to keep the sugar low.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Al Hamriya St
Abu Hail - Deira, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Tue | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Wed | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Thu | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Fri | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sat | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sun | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Delivery Delays
Delivery complaints are repeated: one customer waited over an hour for a sandwich despite being only 750 metres away.
Cold Orders
A customer says a replacement sandwich still arrived cold after a 40-minute wait, even after asking for it hot.
Food Inconsistency
Food feedback varies sharply, from praised sandwiches and cutlets to complaints about oily samosas, poor shawarma and disappointing noodles.
Cleanliness Issues
One reviewer liked the tea but reported that the tables and chairs were very dirty.
Very Spicy
A review warns that even dishes requested non-spicy still arrived spicy, so heat-sensitive diners should be cautious.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
7 AED * 2
sandwiches
“so we ordered without asking the price:: the bill 7 AED * 2 sandwiches”Google review · February 2023
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The Bottom Line
NT CAFE - Al Hamriya is a tea-led cafeteria in Abu Hail, with reviews repeatedly returning to its Indian-style chai. Tea with Milk, Tea Pakora after 3 pm, the paratha omelette sandwich and chicken samosa are the most useful starting points. One regular even says the tea’s taste and quality stayed consistent over three or four cups a day.
The food is less dependable. ” Several reviews also warn that dishes can be heavily spiced, including orders requested non-spicy. Service and delivery are the main cautions.
Reports include a sandwich arriving cold after 40 minutes, delivery taking more than an hour over 750 metres, incorrect items and a cancelled chai delivery after an initial 40-minute estimate. Tables and chairs were also described as dirty in one review. If you are ordering, confirm delivery timing, check the items and ask the price first: one customer was charged 7 AED for each of two sandwiches.
For a quick tea stop, the reviews are much more convincing than they are for a full meal.